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Friday, July 18, 2025
Aspiring journalists from First Nations communities around Québec take part in an indigenous-led journalism training program in Pikogan.
The Indigenous students (Jennyva Ottereyes of Mistissini, Melina Anichinapeo of Kitcisakik and Stephanie Frost-Lariviere of Timiskaming First Nation) recruited by project manager Janis Rivard, who works for the non-profit cultural organization of Minwashin, are offered this training program during the week of July 14th, 2025, at the FEDS (Formation, Emploi et Développement Social) in Pikogan, Québec, which aims to help ambitious indigenous youth develop skills in journalism, such as learning how to conduct interviews, filming B-rolls and editing videos with Wapikoni Mobile (Renaud Furlotte, Lysandre Leduc-Boudreau) using the Black Magic App and Capcut App. The students were joined by Wanda Crépeau-Etapp of Nadowe Sibi, cultural development agent of Minwashin, during the week as well.
Jamie-Lee McKenzie of Kebaowek First Nation who works for CKFF 104.1 Drumbeat Radio, gave the students a crash course on writing articles, finding and verifying sources of information and taught about the risks of disinformation and misinformation. Alongside her was Émelie Rivard-Boudreau, a freelance journalist from Val-d’Or, who provided detailed information about freelance journalism and what the profession involves.
The students also had the pleasure of working with James Flamand at CKAG-FM 100.1 Radio Pikogan, where they learned the basics of preforming a live morning radio show, working with audio equipment and editing with Audacity Software.
In addition, each day of their training is coupled with in-person Anicinapemowin classes with Ana Mapachee (community member and language preserver of Première Nation Abitibiwinni) as this traditional language knowledge would be necessary in order to have an Indigenous approach to a journalistic career.
Anicinapemowin classes
Minwashin offers to students who participate in this week-long training program hopes to improve traditional language use among Anicinapek communities. According to Roger Wylde, elder and knowledge keeper of Pikogan, about 50-75% of the community speak in their traditional language, although many cannot hold a conversation. The students aim to inspire Indigenous youth to share their views, ensure representation, and confidently visit neighbouring communities to learn traditional knowledge.
Interview with Roger Wylde, Wednesday July 16th 2025, in Pikogan.
Interview with Jamie-Lee McKenzie, Wednesday July 16th 2025, in Pikogan.
Category:Canada
Category:Indigenous peoples
Category:journalism
